Despite it being praised by the president, civil society coalition counters that South Africa’s green hydrogen vision is fragile
It is more a case of green colonialism, with the continent threatened by water conflicts, land grabs and endangered biodiversity while foreign powers reap the benefits
An inside look at a green hydrogen plant that has made the most visible progress of nine projects under development in Namibia
Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport
The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy
A 2023 report from the European Investment Bank predicts Africa could produce over 50 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2035
Industry players have said the country could lose out on investments
The SA-H2 fund is intended to fast track the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects in the country
South Africa is well positioned to capitalise on the rapidly developing global hydrogen economy, to re-industrialise the country and to become an exporter of cost-effective green hydrogen
South Africa’s roadmap for the move towards decarbonising the electricity sector must work for people and planet, tackling load-shedding and the climate crisis
The project cooperates closely with the hydrogen and energy projects in GIZ South Africa’s Energy Cluster
Western policymakers must work with their counterparts in the Global South to create a viable sector with strong environmental and social standards
The UK is funding the development of a green hydrogen industry in South Africa. What is it, what are the opportunities and what are the concerns?
It’s not too late to change the way in which we power our world and ensure our future
South Africa has the immediate technical potential to produce 3.2 billion litres of alternative aviation fuels annually
The way in which countries worked together and marshalled resources to address the pandemic shows that big challenges can be addressed if there is political will
Africa could lead world in green hydrogen production, says renewable energy expert
The investment company has insulated its shareholders against the resource’s price swings while looking towards a more sustainable future
Fleetwood Grobler, the petrochemical giant’s chief executive, says the company is transitioning from coal to gas and eventually to hydrogen.
But Sasol shouldn’t rely on natural gas a transition fuel, say civil society organisations
The Minerals Council which represents about 90% of the industry, said the country’s hydrogen opportunities were a game changer